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Description
InstaBid serves as a web-based platform for estimating and finalizing jobs, specifically tailored for residential contractors and specialized trades. Users can generate customizable, detailed estimates based on information provided through an online form, allowing them to assess material and labor expenses, tweak their pricing and markup, and choose the optimal time to present their bid to clients. The process extends from obtaining proposal and contract approvals to collecting deposits via Stripe and scheduling on a calendar. Additional features include the ability to handle signed change orders, follow up with customers, gather bids from subcontractors, and create branded estimate PDFs for contractors. With its comprehensive approach, InstaBid aims to streamline both estimating and client engagement tasks into a singular workflow, enabling smaller contracting companies to effectively oversee a project from its initial concept to an accepted proposal and scheduled commencement date. This integration of tools and processes allows contractors to focus more on their work while reducing administrative burdens.
Description
Tapebid is an innovative application designed specifically for painting, flooring, and tile contractors, enabling them to efficiently measure rooms and create estimates directly from their smartphones. Contractors can input measurements through typing, voice commands, or by utilizing LiDAR technology available on compatible iPhone Pro models. The app automates the calculation of dimensions for walls, ceilings, baseboards, and floors, while also estimating the necessary quantities of paint and other materials based on the contractor’s pricing structure. Each generated estimate provides options categorized as Good, Better, and Best, which can easily be shared via a link or as a PDF document. Customers can conveniently review and sign these estimates either in their browser or directly on the contractor's device; the app generates a signing certificate that captures the identity of the signer, the timestamp, and the details of the signed document. Additionally, Tapebid stores a signed PDF that includes critical signer information and the time of signing, ensuring a comprehensive record is maintained. The application further accommodates change orders, generates invoices that reflect outstanding balances, sends payment reminders, and tracks job expenses alongside receipt images. It functions offline for measuring, pricing, and signing, allowing for seamless syncing once a connection is reestablished. Contractors have the flexibility to choose between feet or meters, set their preferred currency, and utilize the app along with customer estimates in ten different languages, enhancing usability for a diverse clientele. This comprehensive tool not only streamlines the estimation process but also significantly improves communication between contractors and their customers.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Pricing Details
$99/month
Solo is $99/month for one trade; Crew is $249/month for three trades; Shop is $499/month for all trades. A free trial is offered.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$14.99/month
The free tier includes the first 3 estimates. Tapebid Pro is $14.99 per month or $119.99 per year. A 7-day free trial is available; app-store prices may vary by region.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
No
Android App
Yes
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
InstaBid
Country
United States
Website
instabid.pro
Vendor Details
Company Name
Tapebid
Founded
2026
Country
Moldova
Website
tapebid.com
Product Features
Construction Estimating
Accounting Integration
No
Audit Trail
No
Bid Management
No
Billing & Invoicing
No
Building Product Database
No
Calculators
No
Change Orders
No
Contract Management
No
Cost Database
No
Customer Management
No
Customizable Templates
No
Electrical Estimating
No
HVAC Estimating
No
Historical Database
No
Job Costing
No
Plumbing Estimating
No
Price Data / Price Books
No
Project Management
No
Quote Management
No
Reporting/Analytics
No
Scheduling
No
Subcontractor Management
No
Takeoff
No
What-if Analysis
No
Residential Construction Estimating
Bid Management
No
Billing & Invoicing
No
Building Product Database
No
Change Orders
No
Customer Management
No
Project Management
No
Quote Management
No
Scheduling
No
Takeoff
No
Product Features
Construction Estimating
Accounting Integration
No
Audit Trail
No
Bid Management
No
Billing & Invoicing
No
Building Product Database
No
Calculators
No
Change Orders
No
Contract Management
No
Cost Database
No
Customer Management
No
Customizable Templates
No
Electrical Estimating
No
HVAC Estimating
No
Historical Database
No
Job Costing
No
Plumbing Estimating
No
Price Data / Price Books
No
Project Management
No
Quote Management
No
Reporting/Analytics
No
Scheduling
No
Subcontractor Management
No
Takeoff
No
What-if Analysis
No